Tag: Life Safety
Honeywell Launches Its Connected Life Safety Services For Fire Systems
The cloud-based suite of tools, built on the Honeywell Forge platform, provides facility management and systems integrators remote access to fire system data.
NFPA Releases Fact Sheet On Ammonium Nitrate Dangers
Available in English and Spanish, this resource for code officials, business owners, and facility management was developed following the August 2020 explosion in Beirut, Lebanon.
News From NFPA: What Is Causing False Fire Alarm Activations?
When properly designed, installed, inspected, tested, and maintained, fire alarm systems and detectors normally provide many years of fault-free operation.
AGF Donates RiserPACKs for Fire Sprinkler Education
The company is donating through the Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition’s (HFSC) stipend program, which provides kits to build an NFPA 13D display for fire departments across the U.S.
COVID-19 And Accessibility
Here are five practical areas for consideration to ensure that people with disabilities in your facility are respected, included in the planning process, and provided the required and appropriate safeguards.
NFPA Fact Sheet Outlines Fire And Life Safety For Restaurants, Others Using Tents
Across the U.S., tent and other membrane structures have been set up for outdoor dining and other customer service. Here's what you need to know to help keep these spaces safe.
Future Proof Access Control
Electronic access control manufacturers are working overtime to create products that will continue to work in tomorrow’s advanced, high-security environment.
BuildingReports Adds Feature To SafetyScan® For Disinfection Reporting
To assist facilities in upholding strict safety measures, the company's ScanSeries® suite now features the capability to track disinfection actions, PPE levels, and more.
News From NFPA: Fire And Life Safety Insights For Reopening Buildings
To help building industry stakeholders navigate all phases of the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Fire Protection Association has responded with a variety of resources.
Shooter Detection Systems Launches Guardian Direct Connect
This new offering is enabled by the company's Guardian Indoor Active Shooter Detection System sensors to instantly send alerts to a central station monitoring service.
News From NFPA: Wall Penetrations And Security Equipment
Provisions added to the current edition of NFPA 101®, Life Safety Code® address wall penetrations for the installation of facility security devices in exit enclosures.
Johnson Controls TrueAlarm Smoke Sensors To Meet 2021 UL 268 Standard
The new UL 268 7th edition standard requires smoke sensors, detectors, and smoke alarms to pass three new tests.
Wayfinding: Guide The Way With Color
Wayfinding through a facility can be enhanced with intentional choices of varied hues.
LED Edge-lit Combo Exit Sign
The S900C Series combines the architectural design of an edge-lit exit sign with ultra-low profile, fully adjustable recessed emergency LED lamp heads for a modern, low-profile aesthetic.
Security Trends And Facility Management
Here is a look at common issues facing facility executives when it comes to building security.
Did You Miss Our “Best Practices In Fire And Life Safety” Webinar?
View this free video webinar sponsored by NOTIFIER by Honeywell and learn about the fire and life safety products and software to protect your facility, staff and visitors, and keep your campus connected.
Advanced Fire Detection Supports Super Bowl LIII
In 2019, aspirating smoke detection technology was selected as quick installation solution for temporary broadcast offices at biggest game of the year.
When Lightning Strikes, Will You Be Ready?
The Lightning Protection Institute (LPI) is shining a spotlight on this hazard and expanding its "building lightning safe communities" initiative.
Protect Your Building Against Disaster With Environmental Monitoring
Environmental monitoring can detect emergencies and allow buildings to communicate with their operators, preventing minor issues from becoming disasters.
Safer Schools: Intelligent Lighting
Connecting lighting systems in educational facilities can help to light the way to safety.
Worried About Workforce Shortages? Effective Strategies To Stay Ahead
During this free webinar, you'll learn the top 5 strategies that facility maintenance pros are implementing to overcome workforce shortages.
View This Free Video Webinar: Maximizing Value For Facility Master Planning
A panel of Facility Management leaders discuss long-term planning challenges and answer questions about maximizing the value of conducting a Facility Condition Assessments (FCA).
[VIDEO] Collect Asset Data at the Speed of Walking a Building
AI powered data collection with AkitaBox Capture. Take a picture of the asset nameplate, touch the floor plan to locate the asset and move to the next asset. Save up to 90% of your time in the field with AkitaBox Capture AI.